INCLUSION BLOG

Special Education is hard, expensive, and doesn’t always work.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

By providing on the job learning experiences, software that helps reduce the mental load teachers and leaders experience on a daily basis, and building instructional programs with a foundation of behavior management and specially designed instruction, we help you understand and improve your programs without the overwhelm.

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Nikki Harding 12/26/25 Nikki Harding 12/26/25

Special Education Leadership Competencies

Nikki Harding 12/23/25 Nikki Harding 12/23/25

Where are all the teachers? And how do I manage this crisis as a leader?

Nikki Harding 12/22/25 Nikki Harding 12/22/25

Special Education Leadership Training Gaps

Nikki Harding 12/19/25 Nikki Harding 12/19/25

Why Is Special Education Leadership So Challenging Right Now?

Nikki Harding 12/4/25 Nikki Harding 12/4/25

You Already Know What Special Education Leadership Needs

Special education leaders are navigating unprecedented change. Discover why the support systems you're already imagining are exactly what the field needs now.

Nikki Harding 12/2/25 Nikki Harding 12/2/25

2035: The Year Special Education Collapses (If We Don't Act Now)

What happens if special education systems don't change? Explore data-driven projections for 2035 and why district leaders must act now to prevent system collapse.

Nikki Harding 11/30/25 Nikki Harding 11/30/25

The SDI Gap: Why Special Education's Core Practice Is Failing Teachers and Students

Discover why specially designed instruction (SDI) knowledge gaps drive special education teacher turnover and what district leaders must do now to protect FAPE delivery.

Nikki Harding 11/27/25 Nikki Harding 11/27/25

The Perfect Storm: Why Special Education Leadership Has Never Been More Critical, or More Vulnerable

Discover how Department of Education restructuring and special education leadership shortages in 2025 impact IDEA compliance, teacher retention, and students' access to FAPE nationwide.

Nikki Harding 11/23/25 Nikki Harding 11/23/25

Instructional Leadership Development in 2025: Why Now?

Federal uncertainty is reshaping K-12 education—but one thing remains constant: great teaching happens because of great coaching.

As the Education Department restructures, district leaders must ask: Are our professional development systems built on compliance... or empowerment?

New research shows that job-embedded coaching and mentorship are the #1 retention tools for early-career teachers. It's time to invest in what actually works.

#EducationLeadership #K12 #TeacherRetention #InstructionalCoaching

Nikki Harding 11/21/25 Nikki Harding 11/21/25

New Teachers & Specially Designed Instruction: Our Next Crisis

New special education teachers struggle with specially designed instruction implementation. Research reveals critical preparation gaps affecting 7.5M students with disabilities.

Nikki Harding 11/20/25 Nikki Harding 11/20/25

Special Education at Risk: 2025 Federal Restructuring

Federal special education support is collapsing. OSEP gutted. Technical assistance disappearing. Districts are on their own. What smart leaders are doing now: #SpecialEducation #Departmentofeducation

Nikki Harding 11/18/25 Nikki Harding 11/18/25

Why Virtual Coaching Fails Without Strategic Implementation Support

Virtual coaching fails without implementation support. Learn how our tiered framework transforms technology investment into measurable teacher growth and student achievement.

Nikki Harding 11/17/25 Nikki Harding 11/17/25

Transforming Education Through AI-Enhanced Instructional Coaching

Nikki Harding 11/3/25 Nikki Harding 11/3/25

What does our discipline data say about our beliefs and values in education?

Discover how 11 million instructional days are lost annually due to suspensions and expulsions. Learn about innovative solutions and partnership opportunities in education reform.

Nikki Harding 8/20/25 Nikki Harding 8/20/25

Leadership Is Everyone’s Responsibility: Shaping School Culture Through Action

“Leadership is lived, not assigned.” The culture we create is a mirror reflecting our actions. Leadership is everyone’s responsibility, and the choices we make every day attract the environment where we—and those around us—can truly thrive.

Nikki Harding 8/13/25 Nikki Harding 8/13/25

Beyond the Spotlight: Rethinking Leadership, Influence, and Legacy

Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Extroverted leaders inspire in the spotlight. Introverted leaders build trust quietly behind the scenes. The real difference? Follow-through. Discover how personality and consistent action shape lasting impact—and ask yourself, what kind of leader are you?

#Leadership #SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership #Introverts #Extroverts #FollowThrough